Building Block Two: Access To Information

﻿﻿﻿﻿﻿﻿﻿﻿﻿﻿﻿﻿﻿﻿﻿﻿Students are presented with a large amount of information on a daily basis, ranging from classroom instruction to emergency procedures. By presenting all information in an accessible way, schools help ensure the safety of all students, including those who are Deaf and hard of hearing.

Increasing Accessibility to Information through Technology

Audio announcements enhanced with ASL/LSQ and text

displays positioned throughout the school

within line of sight

group amplification systems (e.g. soundfield systems)

captioning for CDs, DVDs, and internet videos and other types of media (e.g. webinars), upon request

all print on pamphlets, signage, school information, and school or school board websites:

provided in ASL/LSQ for students whose literacy level is not high enough to access

ensure auditory only information has print and/or ASL/LSQ versions

paper and pens placed in strategic places throughout the school

signage to highlight where technology is and how to use it

ASL-English and LSQ-French dictionaries strategically placed through the school

reduction of noise (even music) that can interfere with assistive technology

reduction of busy areas that can interfere with access to spoken language and signed language

interactive white boards

background music minimized or turned off altogether

Increasing Accessibility to Information through Building Capacity for Professionals